Meet Sandvik

After years of experiments and setbacks, Göran Fredrik Göransson is ready to turn a technological breakthrough into an industrial enterprise. We explore the remarkable story of how Göran Fredrik Göransson helped transform the steel industry, laying the foundation for the company that would become today's Sandvik. Interviewee: Carina Dahlberg, Narrator: Paulina Jonholt, Sound design and audio e...

What does it take to turn a groundbreaking invention into an industrial breakthrough? We explore the remarkable story of how Göran Fredrik Göransson helped transformed the steel industry and laid the foundation for the company that would become today's Sandvik. Interviewee: Carina Dahlberg, Narrator: Paulina Jonholt, Sound design and audio editing: Henrik Jonholt, Script: Marita Sander, VO: AI

AI is becoming available to everyone. So where will the real competitive advantage come from? Carlo Conta from Seco explores why trusted knowledge, human expertise and collaboration could make the difference in manufacturing.

Manufacturing is moving into a new era, where quality is no longer checked at the end of production but built into every step. According to Karolina Malyska, Vice President of Product Strategy and Innovation at Metrologic DCS, one of the keys to that shift is metrology.

As manufacturing companies face growing pressure to improve efficiency, software is becoming an increasingly important part of the production process. For SigmaNEST, a Sandvik software brand, the focus is on helping customers simplify complex workflows and make better use of data.

How did one bold decision lay the foundation for Sandvik and transform the global steel industry?  In this three-part Meet Sandvik podcast series, we travel back to the 1850s to explore the remarkable story of Göran Fredrik Göransson − the industrialist and entrepreneur who saw the potential in Henry Bessemer's revolutionary steelmaking process long before anyone else.  Interviewee: Carina Dah...

Kris Garcia, Learning and Employee Experience Manager at Sandvik Mining shares why trust, emotional intelligence and psychological safety are critical for building strong teams and cultures during times of change.

Research and development (R&D) may sound technical, but at Sandvik it sits at the heart of business strategy. In this episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, Annika Kaar, Head of Materials R&D for Rock Tools, shares how R&D connects engineering, customer value and long-term competitiveness — and why uncertainty is a necessary part of progress.

How do you build a global company in an era shaped by AI, digitalization, and geopolitical uncertainty? In the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, CEO Stefan Widing shares how Sandvik is positioning itself for the future — and what it really means to become a global industrial technology leader.

Sandvik Mining President Mats Eriksson reflects on leadership lessons from a long international career — and why listening, rather than rushing to answer, often leads to better decisions. 

Africa is as complex as it is full ofopportunity. In the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast we talk to Tarynn Yatras, Vice President Sales Area Africa for the Rock Processing business area at Sandvik. She talks about leadership, growth and what it really takes to do business across one of the world’s most diverse continents.

When engineer Courtney Doyle accepted an internship at Sandvik, she thought she was simply trying something new. Instead, she discovered a purpose-driven mining industry powered by digital innovation, autonomy and a strong safety mission — far from the stereotypes.

In this conversation, we explore common cybersecurity challenges and industry trends in software engineering, and highlight how companies like Sandvik are continuously working to strengthen their approach. The discussion takes a broad, forward-looking perspective, focusing on industry insights rather than technical details. Cybersecurity has never been more critical, and in the latest episode of t...

Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology or tools. It begins with people. In this episode of Meet Sandvik podcast, Dennis van de Wege, Product Area Architect Security Operations at Sandvik, explains why awareness and culture are the strongest lines of defence.

Filip Ivarsson, Sustainability Officer at Sandvik, explains why digitalization is not just a driver of efficiency but the backbone of sustainable transformation. His message is clear: true sustainability relies on digitalization, and digitalization works best when built on reliable data. 

In the quiet village of Lottum, Netherlands, the Sandvik brand Seco is leading the way in autonomous manufacturing. Under the guidance of Production Unit Manager Bert-Thijs Theunissen the factory is undergoing a major transformation, aiming for 80 percent autonomous production within a couple of years.

At Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions in South Africa, building future-ready talent isn’t just a vision, it’s a reality taking shape every day under the guidance of Human Resource Development Manager Vusi Mnguni. From mechatronics to data-driven decision-making, Mnguni is leading the charge in equipping Sandvik employees with the skills they need for today, tomorrow, and beyond. 

In the latest Meet Sandvik podcast, Jussi Puura, Manager of AI and Disruptive Technologies at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, offers an inside look at how breakthrough tech is reshaping the mining industry: from concept machines like the AutoMine® Concept Underground Drill to a market-ready battery-electric fleet.  

Aftermarket services are essential to keeping mining operations running smoothly. In the latest Meet Sandvik podcast, Simone Tomaz, Vice President of Aftermarket at Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions in Australia, shares insights on her career journey, the role of aftermarket services, and how Sandvik is driving innovation in the field.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping component manufacturing, bringing significant productivity improvements and new ways of working. In the latest Meet Sandvik podcast, Magnus Malmström, Chief Technology Officer at Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions, discusses how AI is evolving within the industry and how Sandvik is leveraging its capabilities to drive efficiency and innovation.

William Smedberg, Portfolio Manager for AI and Automation at Sandvik, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the mining, rock processing and manufacturing industries. The world has shifted from merely wanting AI to expecting tangible results.

In this episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, Dr. Richard Petts, professor of sociology at Ball State University and an expert in parental leave policies, joins to discuss the new global parental leave benefit of Sandvik.

In this podcast episode, Nidhi Gokhale, Head of HR at Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions, highlights the new global parental leave benefit of Sandvik and how it supports employees across the globe.

In this episode, Monika Kullberg, a psychologist turned cybersecurity leader at Sandvik, shares her journey into the world of digital defence.

Richard Harris is President of Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions, a business area focused on the crushing and screening of rocks. Eco-efficient rock processing contributes to the electrification of society and it can significantly reduce the mining industry’s carbon footprint.